homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhō(m)-ˈmād 

1

: made in the home, on the premises, or by one's own efforts

2

: of domestic manufacture

Examples of homemade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How can even the most challenged or anti-cooks assemble a homemade dinner inexpensively and quickly? —Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

From the Chocolate Suicide Sundae to the Towering Short Cakes Sundae (two slices of pound cake topped with three scoops of strawberry ice cream and homemade strawberry topping), every creation is more indulgent than the last. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025

In addition, Carl Reese will be making his homemade Jalapeño dinner rolls while our Angels in Service staff assembles a fresh creamy Cole slaw. —Gary Paun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025

Dig in: In addition to standard coffee drinks, Hilltop will have seasonal flavors, homemade syrups and a large variety of loose-leaf teas. —Alexis Clinton, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homemade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

homemade

adjective

home·​made ˈhōm-ˈ(m)ād 

: made in the home